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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Tobacco AbsoluteFirst · Molton BrownTobacco AbsoluteEDP · 2015 · ★ 3.98
Labdanum Dusk Eau de ParfumSecond · Molton BrownLabdanum Dusk Eau de ParfumEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.38
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Tobacco Absolute × Labdanum Dusk Eau de Parfum

Woody, citrus and fresh spicy meets woody, amber and leather. They share four accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Tobacco Absolute, blue is Labdanum Dusk Eau de Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Tobacco AbsoluteLabdanum Dusk Eau de Parfum
woodyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
leatherboth
citrusfirst
fresh spicyfirst
tobaccofirst
aromaticfirst
vanillasecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Tobacco Absolute
BergamotBergamotelemiElemiGrapefruitGrapefruitPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodNutmegNutmegTobaccoTobaccoPeru BalsamPeru Balsam
In both
CedarLeather
Four shared accords:
woodybalsamicamberleather
Only in Labdanum Dusk Eau de Parfum
Cedar NeedlesCedar NeedlesSaffronSaffronCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)VanillaVanillaPatchouliPatchouliTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepTobacco Absolute brings citrus; Labdanum Dusk Eau de Parfum brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar and leather, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, balsamic, amber and leather run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Tobacco Absolute is moderate on both, Labdanum Dusk Eau de Parfum long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointLabdanum Dusk Eau de Parfum first, then Tobacco Absolute over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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